The Daily Blueprint 4-18-07
grace-part2-when grace is grace
Romans 11:6
...And if by grace, then it is no more works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace:
Otherwise work is no more work!
The subject of Grace is a grand thing - God has given us all we need -we need not strive at all to earn it -that being said - I don't think either Paul nor God is saying we should stop trying to live righteously -but that this righteous living does not earn us a place in heaven - that would not be grace at all - but by works - many religions around the world teach a work theology - even some that claim to be Christ followers have claimed a work-based plan of salvation -now there is nothing wrong with works so long as we remember that there is no work we can do that will get us saved - we must admit first that God's way is the only way - and then He has to work on our hearts and convince us that His grace is true and then by faith we must accept it - but by doing so we do not save ourselves - we all need the blood of JESUS for salvation -there is no other way to obtain it - many feel if they can just change their actions -that then they can be saved -or if you just pray long enough or some even believe you must endure pain to be made right with God - none of these things save us - only the finished and completed work of Christ on the Cross can save us! We are not saved by works - or else there would be no grace - and works are works and good in themselves -but they cannot save us at all - we must keep this in sharp focus - all the good deeds we do are worthless if we don't do them to honor God - if we are trying to work our way to heaven -we will never make it - its by grace and by grace alone!THANK THE LORD THAT HE HAS PAID THE WAY FOR US!
A SIDE NOTE:
IF WE COULD EARN GRACE - IT WOULD NO LONGER BE GRACE!
in CHRIST we are not given what we do deserve!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
Pray that Ceretha W's neice- Michelle M is found soon -she went missing last Thursday and has not be heard from since -pray she is found soon! Thanks for your prayers!
Pray for Missy's boss -her sister-in-law has an aneurysm and needs surgery soon -thanks
THE TRAGIC EVENTS ON MONDAY HAS LEFT 33 DEAD
Please pray for Virgina Tech - the facality and students-
Pray that they can move on from this and gain strength for another day-
Pray for families that lost somone- thank you all so much
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Wednesday 18Seventeen families were affected by a fire last month in Davao, Philippines. Pray for them and the children as they rebuild their homes.www.compassion.com
Change the life of a child today - to sponcer a child visit the above web site - thank you!
LIVIN IN THE WORD - WEDNESDAY - 4-18-07
GRACE, GRACE, GOD'S GRACE - GRACE THAT IS GREATER THEN ALL OUR SIN!
grace-part2-when grace is grace
Romans 11:6
...And if by grace, then it is no more works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace:
Otherwise work is no more work!
The subject of Grace is a grand thing - God has given us all we need -we need not strive at all to earn it -that being said - I don't think either Paul nor God is saying we should stop trying to live righteously -but that this righteous living does not earn us a place in heaven - that would not be grace at all - but by works - many religions around the world teach a work theology - even some that claim to be Christ followers have claimed a work-based plan of salvation -now there is nothing wrong with works so long as we remember that there is no work we can do that will get us saved - we must admit first that God's way is the only way - and then He has to work on our hearts and convince us that His grace is true and then by faith we must accept it - but by doing so we do not save ourselves - we all need the blood of JESUS for salvation -there is no other way to obtain it - many feel if they can just change their actions -that then they can be saved -or if you just pray long enough or some even believe you must endure pain to be made right with God - none of these things save us - only the finished and completed work of Christ on the Cross can save us! We are not saved by works - or else there would be no grace - and works are works and good in themselves -but they cannot save us at all - we must keep this in sharp focus - all the good deeds we do are worthless if we don't do them to honor God - if we are trying to work our way to heaven -we will never make it - its by grace and by grace alone!THANK THE LORD THAT HE HAS PAID THE WAY FOR US!
A SIDE NOTE:
IF WE COULD EARN GRACE - IT WOULD NO LONGER BE GRACE!
in CHRIST we are not given what we do deserve!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
Pray that Ceretha W's neice- Michelle M is found soon -she went missing last Thursday and has not be heard from since -pray she is found soon! Thanks for your prayers!
Pray for Missy's boss -her sister-in-law has an aneurysm and needs surgery soon -thanks
THE TRAGIC EVENTS ON MONDAY HAS LEFT 33 DEAD
Please pray for Virgina Tech - the facality and students-
Pray that they can move on from this and gain strength for another day-
Pray for families that lost somone- thank you all so much
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Wednesday 18Seventeen families were affected by a fire last month in Davao, Philippines. Pray for them and the children as they rebuild their homes.www.compassion.com
Change the life of a child today - to sponcer a child visit the above web site - thank you!
LIVIN IN THE WORD - WEDNESDAY - 4-18-07
GRACE, GRACE, GOD'S GRACE - GRACE THAT IS GREATER THEN ALL OUR SIN!
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